Serving 614 students in grades 9-13, Sumrall High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sumrall High School serves the northern part of its district in Sumrall, MS, covering an area of approximately 145.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumrall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sumrall High School's student population of 614 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sumrall High School ranks within the top 20% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumrall High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 795 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumrall High School's ranking?
Sumrall High School is ranked #122 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Sumrall High School often compared to?
Sumrall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Purvis High School, Lumberton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sumrall High School?
The graduation rate of Sumrall High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Sumrall High School?
614 students attend Sumrall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sumrall High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumrall High School?
Sumrall High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sumrall High School offer ?
Sumrall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumrall High School part of?
Sumrall High School is part of Lamar County School District.
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